Bible Stories for Kids › Week 13: King David › Day 85

David Spares Saul

A Bible story for kids from 1 Samuel 24. Day 85 of 365.

King Saul and 3,000 soldiers chased David. David and his men hid in a dark cave.

Then King Saul came into the same cave to rest, all alone! David's men whispered, “Now's your chance to get him!”

David quietly cut a piece off Saul's robe instead. He said, “I won't hurt God's chosen king.” Later David showed Saul the piece of robe, and Saul cried.

Key Verse

Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.Luke 6:27, ESV

Talk About It

What is the hardest part of being kind to someone who is mean to you?

Story Questions

Where were David and his men hiding?

In a cave

What did David cut off?

A piece of Saul's robe

What did Saul do when he found out?

He cried

Try This Today

Think of someone who has been unkind to you. Pray for them and do one nice thing for them.

Pray Together

God, help me be kind even to people who aren't kind to me. Amen.